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Fictitious Business Name

  • Do I need an ID to file an FBN?
  • What information does the search feature within the FBN Portal offer?
  • What information do I need when utilizing the search functionality on the FBN Portal?
  • If unable to file in person, what alternative method exists for submitting completed FBN applications?
  • What steps should I take once I have finished submitting my FBN application online?
  • For how long are fictitious business name (FBN) statements available to search online?
  • Can I pay the FBN processing fees online?
  • Where do I file for an LLC or Corporation?
  • To whom should check or money orders for FBN applications be payable?
  • If a registrant needs to refile, where can I find the necessary information?
  • If a registrant needs to withdraw from an FBN, where can I find the necessary information?
  • Where can I find the necessary information to abandon my FBN?
  • Why do I have to search FBN name before creating an FBN application?
  • Where can I find a list of adjudicated newspapers approved for FBN publication?
  • What happens if the 45-day publication requirement is missed in FBN registration?
  • When must the first publication be done to meet the FBN registration requirements?
  • What are the publication requirements for FBN registrants?
  • What is the fee for a certified copy of an FBN registration?
  • What is the cost for filing an abandonment/withdrawal of an FBN?
  • Are there extra fees for registering multiple Fictitious Business Names (FBNs)?
  • What is the fee for registering a single Fictitious Business Name (FBN) for one registrant?
  • Where should I mail my FBN application?
  • Why do I need to complete an online FBN application before coming in to the office?
  • Where can I file my FBN in person?
  • What are the necessary requirements for in-person service when submitting an FBN registration?
  • Is there anything I need to do prior to submitting an FBN registration?
  • What forms are provided for the purpose of registering an FBN?
  • I got the confirmation for my FBN, but it didn't give me the option to pay. What should I do?
  • Where do I get my Employer Tax ID Number (EIN)
  • What happens if I do not publish in an adjudicated newspaper of general publication?
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